About Final Cut Pro X

Learn more about Final Cut Pro X.

Final Cut Pro X is a revolutionary app for creating, editing, and producing the highest-quality video. Final Cut Pro combines high-performance digital editing and native support for virtually any video format with easy-to-use and time-saving features that let you focus on storytelling.

Is a trial version of Final Cut Pro X available?
View About the Final Cut Pro X trial for information and a link to download the free, fully functional 30-day Final Cut Pro X trial.

Can I purchase Final Cut Pro X pre-installed when I buy a Mac?You can add Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X pre-installed to your Mac purchase when you customize your Mac at apple.com.

On how many computers can I install Final Cut Pro X?
The Final Cut Pro X license agreement states:

“…you have the right to use the Apple Software as permitted by the Mac App Store Product Usage Rules set forth in the App Store Terms and Conditions (http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/) (“Usage Rules”), and are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license:

(i) to download, install, use and run for personal, non-commercial use, one (1) copy of the Apple Software directly on each Apple-branded computer running OS X (“Mac Computer”) that you own or control; and

(ii) if you are a commercial enterprise or educational institution, to download, install, use and run one (1) copy of the Apple Software for use either: (a) by a single individual on each of the Mac Computer(s) that you own or control, or (b) by multiple individuals on a single shared Mac Computer that you own or control. For example, a single employee may use the Apple Software on both the employee’s desktop Mac Computer and laptop Mac Computer, or multiple students may serially use the Apple Software on a single Mac Computer located at a resource center or library.”

How do I purchase Final Cut Pro X in volume for my business or educational institution?
You can buy apps in bulk with Apps and Books for Business or educational institutions.

Can I purchase all of Apple’s Pro Apps in a bundle as a college student, teacher, or educational institution?You can get all five professional applications for video and music at a special price — including Final Cut Pro X, Motion, and Compressor, along with Logic Pro X and MainStage with the Pro Apps Bundle for qualifying college students, teachers, and educational institutions.